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Congrats are in order for a Real Housewives Of Potomac alumna. Nneka Ihim and her husband, Dr. Ikenna Ihim, are pregnant with their first child!

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The couple shared the news with PEOPLE, noting that their child will be born in May.

"It's so exciting," said Nneka. "I've always wanted to be a mom and for so long, it felt like the vision of having the family I desired wasn't possible. But now my dreams of building a family are coming true, and it just feels so special."

"I sometimes still have to pinch myself, it's so surreal and shocking," she added. "Even now I'm trying to plan my baby shower and I'm just like, 'Wow, this is really happening for me.' "

Nneka and Dr. Ikenna posed for maternity photos for PEOPLE, featuring Nneka glowing in a SKIMS bodysuit while holding her ultrasound.





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Nneka Ihim Sadly Lost One Of Her Twins During This Pregnancy
The former Real Housewife of Potomac has been open about her fertility struggles and was seen on #RHOP going through intrauterine insemination (IUI), a.k.a. artificial insemination, which involves placing sperm directly into the uterus to increase the chances of pregnancy.

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She told PEOPLE that after two failed tries, she moved to in vitro fertilization and even looked into surrogacy.

After the third round of IVF, however, she learned she was expecting twins after implanting two embryos, a boy and a girl, but at her regular prenatal check-up for the eight-week mark, doctors told her she had lost one of them.

"We showed up for an appointment and one of the twins no longer had a heartbeat," Nneka emotionally told PEOPLE. "So that was really, really hard. I mean, the second I walked out of my doctor's office, I burst into tears."

She added,

"We felt so super blessed when we learned it was twins. Here it was, after all that, and I had m heart's desire: a boy and a girl. I said, 'My God, you really came through for me!' My first ultrasound, we saw the two gestational sacs with the two embryos there. The following week, we saw both their heartbeats. And then unfortunately, for reasons we still don't even know, it was just one."

Despite the tremendous loss, Nneka and Dr. Ikenna are excited about expanding their family, and they're already planning for another baby.

"I know this isn't the end for me," said Nneka. "I'm already thinking about my next pregnancy, because I want to have a complete family that we desire and now I know that it's possible. It may take a little longer than I anticipated, but at least our child will know that he or she is very much loved. Because we put up one heck of a fight to have to welcome them into this world."





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Congrats, Nneka!!!

 

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It seems like the ink wasn't even dry on the official second term of President Donald Trump before the commander-in-white-privilege-and-playing-around-in-Black-people's-faces started pardoning Jan. 6 rioters, rolling back decades-old civil rights protections and making good on his promise to rid the federal government of any and all DEI programs.

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In fact, on Wednesday morning, Trump signed an order that requires all federal employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles to be placed on paid leave by 5 p.m. ET Wednesday evening, according to NBC News. Imagine that. You're an employee sitting at your desk, fulfilling your duty to ensure that white men are not exclusively the only demographic that can get a job with the federal government, and suddenly, some Trump surrogate taps you on the soldier and tells you it's time to take your PTO because white supremacy is being made great again.

Actually, those employees aren't just being gifted a forced vacation, Trump's order also requires federal agencies to submit a written plan by Jan. 31 for their outright dismissal.

Getting fired for creating diversity, equity, and inclusion is nasty work.

It's frustrating enough that Trump and the rest of white conservative America have successfully propagandized DEI so that it's mischaracterized as anti-white discrimination, as opposed to what it actually is: an effort to remove systematically placed roadblocks that prevented women and people of color from receiving equal opportunity in education and in the workplace. But to add insult to all of that injury, Trump demonstrates the orangey-white nationalist caucasity by invoking Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s name while introducing a policy that goes against everything the civil rights icon fought for and pretending to honor him at the same time.

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From NBC:

"This order is meant to return to the promise and the hope that was captured by civil rights champions, that one day all Americans can be treated on the basis of their character, not by the color of their skin."

The statement echoed a well-known quote from Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech, in which King declared, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."

Hours later, in his inaugural address, Trump noted that it was "Martin Luther King Day, and his honor, this will be a great honor, but in his honor we will strive together to make his dream a reality. We will make his dream come true."



Listen: We all knew Trump's second administration was going to be served to us with an extra helping of white supremacy, but to disregard Black people and manipulate our message and historic fight against racism this way is disgraceful and a slap in our collective faces.

It's going to be a long, frustrating, and exhaustingly white next four years.

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Hollon, Glo!

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Big Glo extended her winning streak in a curve-caressing catsuit at 97.9 WJLB's star-studded Big Show concert featuring Sexyy Red, BossMan Dlow, Big Boogie, Rob49, Tee Grizzley, and more with a special guest appearance by Kash Doll.





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The 'TGIF' rapper commanded the stage in the sheer bodysuit that showcased her impressive gym gains over the past several months.





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Proudly natural-ish, Glo continues to flex her fitness journey at a time when seemingly ALL female rappers are getting very noticeable BBLs to stay relevant in the cosmetically-obsessed music industry.




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Primed for another win-filled year, Glo recently kicked off Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary season with performances of her hits "Yeah, Glo!", "Let Her Cook" and "Whatcha Kno About Me" during the Dave Chappelle-hosted episode.



Next month, she'll be making her Grammys debut to potentially collect her well-deserved awards for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song ("Yeah, Glo!").

"All it takes is faith and manifestation," she said in an interview with Grammy.com. "One, you actually got to put the work in and have discipline and know that it is there. You just gotta work for it. I tell everybody that's gonna get you a long way.

Manifesting and having faith and actually working and reaching toward that goal. I don't feel like it's nothing you can't accomplish if you have your mind set to it and you don't ever stop or give up on it."

A few weeks later, we expect her to dominate this year's NAACP Image Awards where she's nominated for Best Female Artist, Best Rap/Hip-hop Song, Best Music Video, Best Album, and Best Duo, Group or Collaboration for her link-up with Megan Thee Stallion.





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Are you feeling Big Glo's thicker physique or do you prefer her as a skinny minnie? Tell us down below and peep some of her hottest IG posts on the flip.

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Keke Palmer took one for the team and asked her One of Them Days costar SZA a question we all wanna know the answer to.

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During the press tour for their film, the actresses-along with producer Issa Rae-appeared on an episode of Hot Ones Versus, during which they have the option of answering a spicy question or eating a spicy wing. Keke decided to get really spicy with one of her questions for SZA, grilling her costar about her famous ex, Drake.

Palmer wanted to know more about the singer's relationship with the "Family Matters" rapper, asking if he was a good kisser. It was clear immediately that the Grammy winner did not want to answer, shooting back at Keke, "That's why I said f*** you in advance."

The Nope actress kept giggling as she and Rae joked back and forth, which led to SZA starting to take a bite of the spicy wing.

"I don't want to, it hurts!" she said of the hot wing. "We were children! We were children. 2009? We were children."

In response to her not wanting to eat the chicken, Palmer told her it was a "simple good or not good," to which Rae added that the question was "really easy. And the fact that you don't want to say one is very telling."

"Y'all trying to double-team me into guilt 'cause you know I'm affected by it? F*** y'all," SZA responded.

She proceeded to take a tiny bite of the wing in exchange for not answering the question.



Drake first name-dropped SZA and confirmed their romantic history in his 2020 song "Mr. Right Now," in which he rapped about how a girl he was dating wanted to play the artist's songs while being intimate.

"Wait 'cause I used to date SZA back in '08/If you cool with it, she can still play," he raps on the track.

If the pair did actually date in 2008, that would have made SZA 17, which sparked a lot of controversies since Drake is three years her senior. Days after the song was released, SZA confirmed on X that they had dated, but it was one year after the rapper said in the song.

"So It was actually 2009 lol ??.. in this case a year of poetic rap license mattered ??lol I think he jus innocently rhymed 08 w wait," she wrote. "Anybody who really knows me and was around during this time can confirm.. it's all love all peace ?????? . I just didn't want anybody thinking anything underage or creepy was happening . Completely innocent . Lifetimes ago ."




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Fast forward a few years, and SZA is set to tour with Kendrick Lamar later this year, who famously called Drake a "certified pedophile" on his hit, "Not Like Us." Pure comedy.

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Welcome to SZN Opener, the dynamic podcast series that spotlights Black college athletes, exploring their triumphs and challenges along their sports journeys.

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SZN Opener wraps up an incredible third season with Karli-Brooklyn LeFlore of Southern University. The spirited senior joined SZN Opener host Rodney Rikai to reflect on her college cheerleading journey at the Baton Rouge HBCU, sharing her wins and what she's looking forward to after graduation.

LeFlore grew up in the Deep South-Madison, Mississippi-where she developed her athleticism as a gymnast. Her mom encouraged an active lifestyle early on, which has stayed with the student athlete to this day. She also ran track in high school. "I've always loved running. At a young age, me and my mom would go run in our neighborhood after I would finish gymnastics," said LeFlore. "She always put me on that schedule, from a little girl, everyday. I think that's why I'm like that now."





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LeFlore wanted the HBCU experience
Coming from a predominantly white high school, LeFlore chose to attend an HBCU for college. She landed at Southern University and A&M College, among a handful of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Louisiana. She decided to attend Southern after earning a spot on their cheer team. "I knew I wanted to do cheer after high school," she said.

Now a senior, LeFlore looks back fondly on her time at Southern. Despite the demanding schedule of cheerleading, the psychology major said the sacrifice was well worth it. "I just love it. I love to cheer," she told Rikai. "(I got to) do what I love every single day, while still maintaining high grades. I crossed Delta Sigma Theta. I feel like I've gotten to do everything that I wanted to do."

HBCU cheer squads are nationally recognized
LeFlore is part of a storied legacy of Black cheerleaders in the United States, who once had to fight for their place on the sidelines. Today, HBCU cheer squads across the country are celebrated for their joyful game day performances and spirited athleticism-and they are making their mark on the national level.

At the 2024 National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College National Championship, the largest cheerleading competition in the United States, HBCUs made their presence known at the annual event. North Carolina A&T and Xavier University won national champion titles in their categories, while Jackson State, Tennessee State, and Morgan State placed high in the rankings.





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Southern University also showed out at previous NCA Nationals
LeFlore is proud to represent HBCU cheer. "Competitive cheer is a sport," she said. When she competed at the NCA College Nationals, Southern placed third in their category in 2022, and second in 2021.

"Daytona (NCA Nationals) is nothing to play with. You're going against multiple teams and they all want the same thing you want-they want to win. Waking up at 6 a.m. knowing you have to run a whole routine over and over again, that's a lot mentally and physically. But the end result is always the best part," said LeFlore.

The Southern senior spoke about what she is looking forward to in her next chapter. She is currently applying to law school, looking at the University of Houston, Texas Southern, and Howard University.

Catch the full episode with Karli-Brooklyn LeFlore above. Listen to this episode of SZN Opener on the Urban One Podcast Network or your favorite podcast streaming platform. Or check out the visual podcast on the Cassius Life YouTube channel.

About the 'SZN Opener' podcast

SZN Opener returns with brand-new episodes for season 3, showcasing the brightest up-and-coming Black student athletes in college sports today. Hosted by dynamic on-air personality Rodney Rikai, this podcast features in-depth interviews with athletes sharing their stories of hard work, character, and excellence both on and off the playing field. As they navigate demanding schedules and plan for careers beyond graduation, these college athletes show focus and dedication in every aspect of their lives. Tune in to SZN Opener and discover more on CassiusLife.com.

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A debate over colorism ignited on social media on Jan. 20 following a heated confrontation between Love & Hip-Hop: Miami stars Amara La Negra and Florence "Flo" El Luche on Monday's episode. The viral clip quickly garnered reactions from fans, as well as Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta alum Erica Mena, who was dismissed from the VH1 reality series in 2023 after making colorist comments toward her former castmate Spice.

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The drama unfolded during Shay's product launch event, where Amara and Flo came face-to-face, nearly coming to blows. Amara took aim at Flo for promoting and selling a brightening serum through her brand, Siret Cosmetics, sparking the intense exchange.

"You should really stop telling Black women to stop loving themselves. You stopped loving yourself - selling bleaching cream," Amara shouted as the group were sitting down for dinner. 

The comment triggered an angry response from Flo. The Haitian singer and beauty brand owner fired back, claiming that Amara's baby father had made an inappropriate remark about her skin color, referring to her as "a Black a** b*****." 

Ignoring the negativity, Amara questioned why Flo would attend Shay's product launch, an event meant to celebrate Black women and promote "positivity," while using her platform to sell brightening serum, encouraging women to lighten their skin and be "yellow and funky" like her.

Brushing off the hate, the Haitian 36-year-old star fired back: 

"You mad cause I'm light skinned...That's how Black bitches hate on light skinned girls."





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Flo's comment sparked a strong reaction from Black women across social media, with many calling out the Siret Cosmetics founder for colorism. Critics pointed out that her remark highlighted the ongoing presence of colorism within the Black community, an issue deeply rooted in history. Colorism refers to discrimination or prejudice based on skin tone, where individuals with lighter skin often receive preferential treatment, while those with darker skin face bias, stereotyping, and social disadvantage.

A well-known example of this is the brown paper bag test, a practice used in the early-to-mid 20th century in the U.S. In some Black communities, lighter-skinned individuals who matched or were lighter than a brown paper bag were given access to privileges and social spaces, while darker-skinned people were excluded.

This legacy of colorism continues to impact Black communities today, as one user noted in the comments section of The Neighborhood Talk on Jan. 21 after the outlet shared a clip of the intense argument on Instagram.

"AMARA ATE THAT! A lot of people that are lighter have this mindset and it's embarrassing," the user added. 

Other people slammed Flo for commenting on Amara's looks.

"Say what you want, but Amara is beautiful, skin flawless," one person commented.

A third user added:

"No shade but Amara is literally one of the most beautiful women in the world. It's completely crazy to think that she would be hating on someone because they are 'light skinned'."

Several social media goers called for Flo to be "fired" from Love & Hip-Hop for her colorist remark, just as Erica Mena was canned from the franchise in 2023 for calling Spice a "blue monkey." 

"If Erica got fired, so should she...," one fan of the show penned.

 

Flo Apologized On Instagram
 

Flo must have had a change of heart about her comments because she took to social media on Jan. 21 to apologize for the seemingly colorist clapback aimed at Amara.

"I want to take this opportunity to address the recent scene that aired and the conversations it has sparked," she wrote. "I take full accountability for the words that I said during that moment, and I deeply regret how they may have come across. I never intended to hurt or diminish anyone, and I sincerely apologize to anyone who felt offended or disrespected by my words."

She also rejected the colorism allegations, insisting that her brightening serum was not a bleaching cream.

"As a proud Black woman with deep ties to my Haitian heritage, I stand firmly against colorism. The product I sell is not a bleaching cream; it's designed to even skin tone and support healthy, glowing skin. I celebrate Black beauty in all its forms and am committed to empowering women of every shade."





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Love & Hip Hop Star Chyng Diamond & Erica Mena Weighed In
 

Amara has yet to address the controversy, but several Love & Hip-Hop franchise members have weighed in on the colorism debate. In a recent interview, Love & Hip-Hop: Miami star Chyng Diamond defended Flo, arguing that calling Amara "black" in a negative way was a natural response to Amara's initial "yellow and funky" insult. Chyng didn't believe Flo was being colorist and felt as though the Haitian star was only trying to defend herself.

"Amara went with the color... If somebody calls you yellow and funky, I feel like the opposite would be Black and dirty," Diamond said.





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Meanwhile, Erica Mena took to the comments section of The Neighborhood Talk to blast VH1, calling the network "full of sh*t" for not firing Flo as it did her for calling Spice a "blue monkey." She also accused the network and fans of "selective outrage."

"I went to hell when it came to my child based on the individual looks, not skin color. As any mother would have in my position," the former reality TV star penned on Tuesday.

"I was filming for months and months after it happened UNTIL the world was Selectively outraged. I was only fired so the network can save face. But yet this is okay and she probably is still filming now. Won't have her job taken from her. This is Exactly why humans can NEVER 'cancel' ME. The man upstairs knows what's what," she added.





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What do you think about this colorism controversy between Amara La Negra and Flo? Thoughts?

 

 

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Sonya Massey was murdered as far as we're concerned and that isn't just our "woke"  opinion. The criminal justice system also believes this to be fact as former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was fired, arrested, and charged with first-degree murder for killing Massey in yet another viral video depicting a Black person's last moments alive while interacting with law enforcement. BOSSIP has reported extensively about this since the news first broke and today have a new update on the issue surrounding Massey's "alleged" murder.

According to an official release from the United States Department of Justice, the DOJ has reached an agreement with the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), Sangamon County Central Dispatch System (SCCDS), and Sangamon County, Illinois to effectively end an investigation into potential racial and disability discrimination in the law enforcement ranks and the dispatch service.

"The death of Sonya Massey was a terrible tragedy for a woman experiencing a mental health crisis, her family, and the entire Sangamon County community," said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. "This agreement reflects Sangamon County's commitment to instituting reform and taking action that will help improve public safety and restore trust with the community in the road ahead."

According to CNN, a memo of the agreements states that no instances of racism or discrimination on the part of SCSO or SCCDS was found during the investigation regarding Massey's killing. In exchange of a clean bill of health, remedies like additional training and use-of-force data collection to ensure that the things that allegedly never happened, don't happen again...

The agreement also ensures that mental health professionals will be on hand to be dispatched in times of crisis when a gun-toting, trigger-happy, boy in blue will only exasperate the situation.

Under the agreement, the entities will review and update policies, rules, and procedures and provide training on a variety of topics, including non-discriminatory policing and interactions with individuals with behavioral health disabilities. The agreement requires the development and implementation of a mobile crisis team program, which will include trained behavioral health staff who timely respond to individuals needing urgent behavioral health assistance.

We will continue to watch all things surrounding this case especially the Sean Grayson's criminal murder trial.

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Paris Fashion Week is officially underway and Pharrell Williams unveiled his latest Louis Vuitton menswear collection Tuesday night as the eponymous brand's creative director.

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This year's collection was created in collaboration with Pharrell's longtime friend, BAPE designer Nigo, who he previously partnered with when co-founding the streetwear label Billionaire Boys Club.

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The new collection featured lots of monogramming and camo, including more pixelated patterns like those used in previous collections from Williams.

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Speaking of which, the LV models walked a mauve colored checkerboard patterned runway. The color also appeared throughout the collection and on the branded wall where celebrity guests posed for photos.

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Since we mentioned celebrity guests - we know y'all want to see the man of the moment, actor Aaron Pierre, the voice of Mufasa . Pierre embraced an all-black look that featured a black on black checkerboard jacket and flared trousers.

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The actor sported a pair of shades from his front row seat next to another British sex symbol, Idris Elba.

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Elba's wife Sabrina was also in attendance.

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British sex symbols were in abundance at the Paris Fashion Week show apparently. Skepta also embraced the checkered pattern on his pants which were complemented by a white untucked shirt and loose tie.

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Americans weren't missing in action at the big event though. Rapper Future donned a Black durag to accessorize his all-black ensemble, aside from his studded shoes and a chain hung from his pants.

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He was in good company alongside rapper Travis Scott for the show.

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Scott looked prepared for winter weather in a gray matching set and black boots. We love how he posed sideways under the LV Lovers branding to show off his LV backpack. You likey?

 

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Don Toliver looked good in leather.

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Pharrell's favorite brothers in rap, No Malice and Pusha T (aka The Clipse) went for winter white looks - also embracing the checkered pattern the brand is famous for. We love the varsity jackets.

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The collection is giving prep meets streetwear with pops of classic silhouettes.

 

Hit the flip for more famous faces at the Louis show.

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Some of my favorite memories I have with my mom are in the kitchen. Sharing family recipes, secret ingredients, trials, and errors is a bonding experience Black women hold dear to our hearts. Tamar and her mother, Ms. Evelyn Braxton, are bringing their charming mother-daughter dynamic to Cleo TV with the heart-warming Cooking Sessions With Tamar & Ms. E. Come on an empty stomach and leave feeling full.

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Tamar and Ms. E reminisce over recipes while engaging in friendly competition and witty conversations. It'll feel like a family gathering, and you can expect the Braxton women to eat in the fashion department as well.

According to the official press release, "They're opening the doors to their Braxton family kitchen to celebrate life, laughs, and inspire fans with stories and flavors that honor their culture, family, and resilience."

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In the Cooking Sessions With Tamar & Ms. E trailer, we watch Tamar whip up some chicken alfredo, a dish she says will lock down any man.

"Finally, after 10 years, my mother and I are pleased to present you with this amazing project where you and your family can become our family and share recipes and stories and have fun in the kitchen like we did, back in the day," Tamar told Us Weekly.

Tamar gave us a glimpse of her cooking skills on social media when she began sharing her nightly routine, which includes cooking dinner for her son Logan.



Cooking Sessions with Tamar & Ms. E premieres Wednesday, March 26 at 9 PM ET/CT on CLEO TV.
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After a little over a year of marriage, Love Is Blind star Ashley Adionser has announced her split from Tyler Francis.

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After meeting and getting married on season 7 of Love Is Blind, the couple have decided to split, according to PEOPLE. Ashley spoke about the decision to go their separate ways in a statement to the outlet, revealing that they have already been separated for several weeks and will be getting a divorce.

"After much reflection, I want to share that Tyler and I have been separated for several weeks and have now made the difficult decision to end our marriage," Ashley told PEOPLE. "While I had hoped for mutual understanding and transparency in our relationship, it has become clear that our paths are no longer aligned, making it impossible for me to continue in this marriage."

The reality star continued, "This was not a decision I made lightly, but one I know is necessary for my own growth and peace. While this chapter is ending, I will always hold respect for the time and love we shared. I kindly ask for privacy during this deeply personal time as I focus on healing and building a new future. Thank you for your understanding and support."

Ashley and Tyler met in the pods on Love Is Blind, forming a strong connection early on. When Tyler later revealed that he was a sperm donor and had three biological children, Ashley was understandably upset, but she later came to a point of understanding and the two moved forward with their engagement and eventual marriage.





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As the show was airing, however, it was leaked on social media that Tyler had more of a relationship with these children and their mother than he was letting on to. While he told Ashley he'd never met the kids, photos of him and the kids spending Christmas morning in matching pajamas circulated on the internet, along with other evidence that proved he was lying about his level of involvement with the kids.

At the season 7 reunion, Tyler admitted that he did "help a friend and her wife start a family," but says he "voluntarily" decided to help care for the children after his friend's wife left her. He also said he lied about not knowing what his kids looked like in an effort to protect them and their privacy-but claimed Ashley already knew the whole truth.

"There's pictures of me around," he acknowledged, according to PEOPLE. "I played a part that became very shaky with a friend. There's no rule books to this... but I do want to let people know Ashley knows all this. This is news to the world, this has never been news to us."

Ashley fired back at viewers who thought she was completely unaware of the situation, insisting that Tyler never wanted to discuss the topic on camera. Tyler went on to insist on a podcast that he wanted those kids and their mom to "have their family" and leave him alone. 





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